707 East 96th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236

The 2-story, 3-unit residential building at 707 East 96th Street in East Flatbush, owned by Ravi Sunkara, has experienced several notable events and maintenance issues since 2019. Most significantly, there are persistent concerns regarding the basement unit's legality and safety, with multiple violations recorded between 2019 and 2020 related to an unauthorized conversion to a Class 'A' apartment, including an unlawful gas range, kitchen sink, and full bathroom.

These violations, while listed as "resolved" in some records, included serious concerns about occupancy contrary to the Certificate of Occupancy and improper plumbing connections. In late 2022, there was a cluster of maintenance issues reported through the Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) department, including problems with cabinets, walls, flooring, pest infestations, heat/hot water, and an appliance issue, though inspections found no violations in many cases.

The building has also faced various maintenance challenges over the years, including mold remediation in 2019, multiple appliance-related issues, and a concerning water leak incident. A carbon monoxide detector violation was recorded in September 2022, though it was certified as corrected by November 2022. The building underwent one rodent inspection in December 2019, which it passed, and there is record of at least one permit issued in 2021 for maintenance work.